LONG STRADDLE	SHORT STRANGLE
About Strategy	Long Straddle Option Strategy  Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc Read more..	Short Strangle Option Strategy  This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. Read more..

LONG STRADDLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details

	LONG STRADDLE	SHORT STRANGLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	2
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

LONG STRADDLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?

	LONG STRADDLE	SHORT STRANGLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.	This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action	Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option	Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

LONG STRADDLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward

	LONG STRADDLE	SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.	Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid	Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

LONG STRADDLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG STRADDLE	SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies	Bear Put Spread	Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage	• There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.	• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
Advantages	• Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.	• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.